Lisbon's gayest district of Príncipe Real welcomes a new gay bar: Iceberg Bar.

Iceberg: Small but Warm

This cosy gay bar has a minimalist white and blue interior. A large window allows you to check the street out (or vice-versa). On some nights, go-go boys dance by the window making it impossible not to notice Iceberg Bar when walking on the street. The music tunes are usually Pop or Electronic and on Fridays, a DJ animates the venue. On busy nights there is usually a crowd on the street in front of the bar.

Hetero-Friendly LGBT VenueIceberg Bar defines itself as an hetero-friendly LGBT bar and therefore it aims to welcome everyone. This is in contrast to most venues of the area which are mostly dedicated to gay Bears and their admirers.

Spot for a pre-Clubbing DrinkIceberg is located in Lisbon's gay district (Principe Real) right in the middle of the major clubbing options (Trumps, Construction and Finalmente). Therefore, Iceberg bar can be a perfect spot for a couple of drinks before heading to the one of LGBT nightclubs of Lisbon. Remember that locals only go to the clubs around 2 or 3am. Until that hour, relax and enjoy a drink at a bar.

2014 Lisbon Gay Map & Guide is Now Available for DownloadAre you coming to Lisbon this year and you would like to make sure you have the most up-to-date and complete guide and map? Then click on the link below and download the printable version of Lisbon's Gay Map.Don´t get lost and have loads of fun!

Lisbon welcomes new cruise club in Principe Real – The CockThis Summer, Lisbon has continued to establish itself as a LGBT-friendly destination with the opening of two new gay venues: The Cock and Etilico Bar. The Cock is a club/bar that combines house music, drinks and cruising. This is a new concept in Lisbon and it complements nicely the existing offer in terms of gay nightlife venues in Lisbon.You must register as a Cock memberWhen visiting The Cock you will be asked to register and become a member. You will then get a card that you will need to bring with you for each visit. Entrance costs 5€ and includes that amount in drinks. Inside you will find 2 floors that include bar-area, dance-floor, darkroom and an area with several private cabins.The Cock is a great option if you are in the mood for some house music and hooking-up with some hunky Portuguese. Make sure you visit it whilst in Lisbon. You can find The Cock, in the Principe Real district, one of the gay districts of Lisbon:Rua do Noronha, nº 5Opening times:11pm – 8am (Friday & Saturday)11pm – 4am (Sunday to Thursday)Website / Facebook

SummerAction 2013 hits Lisbon on 1st - 4th of AugustThe Summer is in town and it seems it is just about to get even hotter. The crew from Construction, Woof LX & Woof X are organizing one more SummerAction packed with parties throughout 4 full days - 1st to the 4th of August. Check out the full program below and don't miss out on these:

HAPPY COCK PARTY arrives at LisbonLisbon's nightlife continues to offer more options for those looking for fun. Last May, a new party arrived to Lisbon: the HAPPY COCK PARTY. Unfortunately we missed the first edition, but we did heard a lot about it! Obviously, we got jealous.

When we heard a new edition was coming, we knew we wanted to take part in the action. So voilá! We'll be sponsoring the upcoming edition of the HAPPY COCK PARTY, which will be on the 20th of July, at Etílico Bar (R. do Grémio Lusitano, 8, Bairro Alto). Some lucky guys will have the chance to score one of our LisbonBeach T-Shirts. We also wanted to find out more so, nothing best than to interview the HAPPY COCK himself:

Meet the HAPPY COCKHow did the HAPPY COCK PARTY came about?The HAPPY COCK PARTY started with the desire to do something new in Lisbon's night. Most of all, we wanted everyone to feel "HAPPY", no matter what "COCK" they fancy.

Tell me how would you describe the HAPPY COCK PARTY?Joyful music, a fun environment, dancing and a touch of sexyness are the trademarks of the HAPPY COCK PARTY.

How was the first edition of the HAPPY COCK PARTY?In a word: FANTASTIC! :) We had gogo boys, male striptease and music by DJ Christian DJor. We also delivered several prizes from the shops who sponsored the party: UP! town Lisboa, Garrafeira Internacional and Artes & etc.

What do you think about Lisbon's gay nightlife? And where do you hang out?Lisbon's nightlife already offers a lot of diversity, but there are still many areas unexplored.... The HAPPY COCK enjoys hanging out at the bars and clubs of Príncipe Real, Bairro Alto and also Bica.

Tell us about the upcoming HAPPY COCK PARTY on the 20th of July?About the next party, I can already say that theme is "HAPPY COCK at the police station" and we do promise to let a lot of people go free... :) The sounds of DJ Christian DJor will return, as well as gogo boys and male striptease. We will also have more games where our sponsors will offer some goodies. This time we have a new sponsor: you guys from LisbonBeach, and you will be joined by UP town Lisboa and Garrafeira Internacional.

Eliad Cohen returns to Lisbon this AprilAfter having been in Lisbon a couple of times, Eliad and friends is returning this April. They will host a "Papa Party" in Trumps on the 26th of April. The event is part of the Papa Party international tour which is taking place in the many cities of the world.

PAPA Party is a popular international LGBT eventFounded by Eliad Cohen in 2010 during Tel Aviv Pride, PAPA has become one of the most well respected parties in the world. After conquering Israel and Europe with a groundbreaking party at Madrid Pride, PAPA embarked on its World Tour on 7 October 2012 in New York City.Expect a fantastic night in TrumpsWorld-class DJs, exceptional performances, surprises throughout the night & and an incredible energy have made PAPA famous all over the world. So, on the 26th head on to Trumps and party!﻿PAPA Party World Tour website

The Conga Club parties have become a major LGBT event in Lisbon's nightlife. LisbonBeach went to check out the latest Conga party and all we can say is that we were not disappointed at all.Conga Club is an Alternative PartyIn the words of their creators, the Conga Club was "Born in the blazing summer of 2011. The Conga Club soon became one of the best parties of Lisbon's alternative nightlife circuit. Originally conceived by 5 friends to create a monthly party to stir up the city with boiling DJ's & emerging performers. Being creative, innocent and free means everything to us! Viva la Conga!". The creators were inspired by the brazilian singer Gretchen and her single "Conga Conga Conga" due to her ability to defy a conservative environment and fight for equality. Conga Club initially hosted its parties in Etílico, a space in Bairro Alto. There has also been a Conga Party in Construction and another in Ritz Club. Despite that, most Conga Club Parties take place in Faktory Lx.

Conga Club Let's Dance Party in Faktory LxConga parties are hosted once a month usually. The only way to know when and where is the next one is to follow their Facebook page. The latest Conga Club Party took place in Faktory Lx - located within LX Factory. This is an area where old warehouses have been taken over and re-developed with the creation of businesses, restaurants, bars and a fantastic library. The theme of this party was "Let's Dance" and it was inspired by David Bowie. We arrived early (1am) to miss the queues and were soon pleasantly surprised by the space. It is large enough, with 2 levels, each one with its dance floor and a very simple, yet cosy interior design. The space quickly got full with a fun-eager crowd. The music was very danceable and it ranged from alternative retro pop to more commercial hits. All in all, the atmosphere was perfect. There was a very friendly and positive vibe, with everyone enjoying themselves. We had so much fun that we didn't even expected to see the sun shine through Faktory Lx windows. This was at 7am and it was the closure time of the party. On our way out, we were greeted with jello-shots and headed home to recover.

We hope the Conga Club organizes many more parties and we can't wait for the next one. If you happen to be in Lisbon, in a weekend with Conga, make sure not to miss it.

The cruise operator Atlantis has chosen Lisbon as one of the ports where it’s ship will stay overnight during an Amsterdam to Barcelona gay cruise. This is expected to bring nearly 2,000 LGBT travellers to the city.Atlantis Gay Cruise Operator choses LisbonAtlantis is one of the largest operators of Lesbian & Gay Cruises in the world. Their 2013 schedule includes an Amsterdam to Barcelona cruise which will take place from the 5th to the 15th of September. The itinerary will include the following ports during their journey : Bordeaux, Bilbao, La Coruna, Cádiz, Ibiza and Lisbon. Only the ports of Ibiza and Lisbon have been chosen as overnight stops. The Lisbon stopover is scheduled for the 10th of Sepember. This means that cruise passengers will have the opportunity to spend half a day and the night in Lisbon. This will allow them to get a feel for the city and its LGBT nightlife.Celebrity Constellation will bring 2,000 LGBT touristsAtlantis will use the Celebrity Constellation cruise ship for this trip. The Celebrity Constellation has a capacity of approximately 2,000 passengers and 1,000 crew members. Thus, it is expected that Lisbon will welcome nearly 2,000 LGBT tourists on the 10th of September of 2013. This will be on a Tuesday which is traditionally a slow night for Lisbon, with most bars open but clubs are usually closed. Hopefully, some of the best clubs in Lisbon – Construction, Trumps and Finalmente - will choose to be open on this Tuesday night. This will allow the cruise guests to enjoy even more Lisbon’s LGBT nightlife.LisbonBeach hopes that the Atlantis cruise guests enjoy their visit to Lisbon and help share the potential of Lisbon as a LGBT tourism destination.

Are you planing a trip to Lisbon? Are you already in the city? Then check out our Gay Lisbon Map. LisbonBeach offers you the most complete and up-to-date map of Gay Lisbon venues, including Bars, Clubs, Stores and Cruising spots.